This is a great move for Tate money wise, but he won’t be winning a Super Bowl any time soon. For the Giants it’s another head scratching move. I thought they were rebuilding after letting Landon Collins walk for nothing and trading Odell Beckham? I guess not. They also already have two very capable slot receivers in Sterling Shepard and Evan Engram and now way overpaid for another. Disaster.

Patriots doing Patriots things..

#Patriots are signing former #Redskins WR Maurice Harris, source says. He was there on a visit with Bruce Ellington, who also will sign with New England, as @RapSheet said earlier.

#49ers are signing former #Chargers CB Jason Verrett to a 1-year, $3.6M deal, per @AdamSchefter. He’s only appeared in five games over the last three seasons. If healthy, San Fran getting a good player.

I thought the Mike Iupati deal might spell the end of G D.J. Fluker in Seattle but no. Source says the #Seahawks are finalizing a two-year deal for Fluker. So their guards this year will be a couple of former first-round picks in Iupati and Fluker.

This is a sneaky good signing. He’s certainly a downgrade from AB, but Moncrief is a guy that can play on the outside and stretch the field. He was a bit of a bust in Jacksonville last season but showed promise in Indy. He could be a fantasy sleeper in 2019.

Update: 3/13 5:50 PM

Tevin Coleman signs with 49ers

49ers signing Tevin Coleman to a two-year, $10 million deal, per source.

Gruden loves loading up on wide receivers. Williams is a big time deep threat (averaged 15.9 YPC in 2018) and should be a nice compliment to Antonio Brown. Williams was our 2nd ranked WR. On paper, the Raiders offense looks a lot better than it did a few weeks ago.

Update: 3/13 1:45 PM

Colts re-sign Pierre Desir after a solid 2018

One-year prove-it deal last year. Multi-year agreement for Desir this year after playing well. https://t.co/T3eDkZns9x

Former Seahawks’ S Earl Thomas intends to sign a four-year, $55 million deal that includes $32 million fully guaranteed at signing with the Baltimore Ravens, league source tells ESPN. Deal includes $22 million in first nine months.

The Ravens are having a strange off-season but I like both of these moves. The Inrgam move was expected. He is a great fit and will finally solve their RB issues for the short-term. The Thomas move came out of nowhere, but he is an upgrade from Eric Weddle and gives them a veteran presence after losing Terrell Suggs.

Update: 3/13 11:20 AM

Earl Thomas not signing with the Browns

I can now add to this the above will not happen. Earl Thomas will not be signing with the #Browns, source says. We wait to see where he will sign but it won’t be in Cleveland.

Shortly after the Odell news broke there were rumors flying that the Browns were closing in on a deal with Thomas, but according to Garafolo it’s not to be. The Browns are still having a tremendous off-season, and they still have money to play with. We’ll see where Earl Thomas ends up, San Fran and Dallas and have been rumored.

Update: 3/13 12:22 AM

Le’Veon to the Jets

Former Steelers’ RB Le’Veon Bell plans to sign with…the New York Jets, a league source tells ESPN

And there it is. At least one New York fan-base is happy. This made all the sense in the world. They had the money and the need. Putting weapons around Darnold was their # 1 priority, and they have done just that. Mosley, Bell and Crowder is a monster (and pricey) start to the off-season. Jets fans can rejoice… for now at least.

We should see the rest of the top-mid tier RBs sign soon. Ingram to the Ravens? Coleman to the Eagles? Both would make a lot of sense.

update: 3/12 9:20 PM

The Browns aren’t messing around

Sources: Earl Thomas and the #Browns in discussion on a 3 year deal that will bring him to Cleveland to join newly acquired star Odell Beckham Jr.

WOW. On paper the Browns are absolutely loaded. Expectations will be sky high for the first time in a long time in Cleveland. There is no reason to believe that this won’t be at least a playoff team in 2019.

Ingram would be a really good fit in Baltimore. We’ll see what happens with Bell first. Feels like it’s… Bell or Coleman for the Jets and Bell or Ingram for the Ravens. Of course it’s also possible that a mystery team comes in for Bell (Raiders? Texans? 49ers? Eagles?)

Stay tuned.

Update: 3/12 1:40 Pm

Jets or Ravens for Bell?

While the #Jets made a best and final offer to Le’Veon Bell, the #Ravens are still in it, as well, I’m told. And Bell has indicated to some friends around the league how much he likes Baltimore. It seems like Ravens vs. Jets for Bell at the end.

For entertainment purposes it would be fun to watch Bell on the Ravens and play the Steelers twice a year. But the Jets make more sense, especially after losing out on Anthony Barr. However, the Ravens have lost Cj Mosley, Terrell Suggs and Za’Darius Smith already and they have a major need at running back. Adding Bell would help ease the pain and finally solve their RB position. Tevin Coleman could be a fall back for the Jets and it makes sense that Mark Ingram would be a fallback for the Ravens. The Eagles could scoop up whoever is left after that.

Update: 3/12 12:50 pm

Anthony Barr not signing with the Jets.

Plot twist! LB Anthony Barr has decided to agree to terms to remain with the #Vikings, sources say. He will not be a member of the #Jets after all.

We told you in the beginning of this thread that NOTHING IS OFFICIAL!! This is a prime example. Barr was “signing with the Jets” but now it seems he is headed back to Minnesota. Reminder: deals aren’t 100 percent official until tomorrow!

Bills aren’t done yet

#Bills aren't done at WR. They will sign WR Cole Beasley, sources say. He'll get $29 million over four years.

It’s about time they spend some money. The Packers are completely revamping their defense. They have now signed the 2nd and 4th ranked edge rushers on our list and the 4th ranked safety. Smith has big time upside and is a major loss for the Redskins.

The running back market has been pretty quiet thus far… that should probably change by the end of the day. The Jets have spent a ton of money but should still be able to squeeze in Le’Veon Bell. The Texans should be the team that goes after Bell. Watson-Hopkins-Bell is scary. Colts have the need, but will they spend? The Ravens have already lost three core defensive players, maybe Bell would help ease the pain.

Stay tuned.

Update: 3/12 9:47 AM

Saints re-sign Teddy Bridgewater

Teddy Bridgewater expected to re-sign with the New Orleans Saints despite a bigger deal on the table from Miami. I’m told Bridgewater values the locker room culture and prospect of one day becoming the Saints starting QB per source informed. #Saints

Bridgewater probably would have had a chance to start in Miami, but he (wisely) chooses to stay with Sean Payton and the Saints rather than a no win situation with the Dolphins. He can now be Drew Brees’ heir apparent. Nice move by the Saints.

The Packers are finally spending some money. After trading Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (who is currently a free agent) they land his replacement and upgrade the position. They also needed to add a pass rusher badly and got a guy who had 8.5 sacks last season and is only 26 years old.

Side note: the Ravens have lost Mosley, Smith and Terrell Suggs. Yikes.

Update: 3/12 8:00 Am

Jets land a big fish

Former Ravens LB CJ Mosley intends to sign a 5-year, $85 million deal with the Jets, as @RapSheet said. Jets land Anthony Barr and Mosley.

SUGGS who has spend his whole career is heading across the country to sign with the Arizona Cardinals. A team that had trouble getting to the QB last year just landed a vet that has been doing it his whole career. Suggs heads back to the state he played his college ball in.

Update 3/11 5:50 PM

Titans land Adam Humphries

The #Titans are signing former #Bucs WR Adam Humphries, per @MikeGarafolo and me. Another top slot threat off the market. One of the NFL’s most efficient on third down.

We’ll see what they do with his contract, (possibly a new deal?) but the Eagles have brought home one of the best deep threats in the game. DeSean fills a major need and should open up the entire offense.

Eagles decline Wisniewski’s option

#Eagles are not picking up the 2019 option for OL Stefen Wisniewski, sources say. He'll be free. Heard some rumblings the #Jets might be interested in him if he skirted free so watch for that maybe.

It was inevitable. It’s a perfect fit for Foles and the Jags. Good for Nick. The only thing that would have been better is if the Eagles could have got a 2019 pick, but they will now land a top comp pick for 2020.

Flowers is the top edge rusher on our list. He’s another player familiar with Patricia’s system and should be a big upgrade. The Lions aren’t messing around, they are spending a ton of money in the early going of free agency.

The Giants are either going to look really smart or really dumb. Landon Collins is staying within the division and fills a major need for the Redskins. Washington is never shy about spending money in free agency, and it looks like they will once again land a top free agent. Big move.

I have been saying this for quite a while… it seems inevitable. It’s a really good fit for both Foles and the Jags. Foles also signed with Lululemon, so this should be a big week coming for the Super Bowl 52 MVP.

Lions closing in on another move

The #Lions are closing in on a deal with former #Seahawks CB Justin Coleman that will make him the NFL's highest-paid nickel, source said. Big addition for Matt Patricia's defense.

This would be a nice addition for an already solid defense. Johnson was released by Houston earlier this month.

Update: 3/11 12:10 PM

Raiders make another move

Former Patriots’ OT Trent Brown intends to sign a four-year, $66 million contract that includes $36.75 million guaranteed with the Oakland Raiders, per source, making him highest paid OL in NFL history.

Mike Mayock and Jon Gruden are wasting no time. The tampering period just opened 10 minutes ago and the Raiders are apparently already in agreement with the top offensive lineman available. Trent Brown had a solid post season run for the Pats. Belichick being fine with letting him walk would give me some pause for concern, but on the surface the Raiders get a solid, young left tackle that they desperately need.

Update: 3/11 11:50 AM

We have already seen some action today and the tampering period has yet to begin.

Eagles sign Malik Jackson?

Malik Jackson's deal in Philly is expected to be for three years, $30 million — an average of $10 million per year, per source. https://t.co/z6twxnRWlW

The Eagles are in the market for a veteran d lineman. Jackson is solid against the run and is a very capable pass rusher (8 sacks in 2017). The price is a little steep, but the fit makes a lot of sense. The Eagles seem like they will be active. We will update once this becomes official. Look out for what they do with Jason Peters and Nelson Agholor. Howie Roseman might have more money to work with soon.

Danny Amendola signs

Former Dolphins’ WR Danny Amendola plans to sign with Detroit, per source. Amendola is in Detroit now, taking a physical and as long as there are no complications, he will be a Lion, reunited with GM Bob Quinn and HC Matt Patricia. #Lions

I don’t know what Amendola has left but the Lions needed a slot receiver after trading Golden Tate. Matt Patricia knows him from their New England days and it makes sense for him to create some Patriot culture, or at least try to create some Patriot culture.